Just finishing up a build . A medium heavy action stick and a double triple Celtic knot made with Oak and Western red cedar glued up , than spun on the lathe . My new Mojoe stick !!
That is a very pretty rod butt, nice work.
This one is a simple Celtic knot on a heavy stick !
it looks pretty good, amigo
Those are a couple of beauties. Dominick
Beautiful work
Very nice, thanks for showing us, cheers Don.
Another bunch of rods to make ! I have 12 # 35 reel seats with ferrules to fill .
Beautiful work. I approve up the butt cap. What medal is the metal inlay? St. Gambrinus? - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on June 14, 2025, 12:33:05 AMBeautiful work. I approve up the butt cap. What medal is the metal inlay? St. Gambrinus? - john
At first I thought it was the Virgin Mary , but it is St Therese . I know of St Augustine ,but when I looked for St Gambrinus I found this fun fact.
Today, I want to share 5 holy men who have the distinction of being named patron saints of the noble art of brewing.
1. St. Arnulf of Metz – Perhaps the most famous of brewing patrons is St. Arnulf of Metz. St. Arnulf was a bishop and advisor to king Theudebert II of Austrasia. After his death at Remiremont Abbey, parishioners from his former diocese of Metz, who already venerated him as a saint, went to recover his body. The journey was during a particularly hot part of the year, and the travelers were ready to faint of thirst. One of the parishioners, by the name of Duc Notto, cried out, "By his powerful intercession the Blessed Arnold will bring us what we lack." Miraculously, their supply of beer was replenished and lasted until they returned home.
2. St. Gambrinus – First of all, St. Gambrinus is not really a saint. In fact, it's unclear whether he was a real person or simply a myth based on real personages. Nevertheless, St. Gambrinus embodies the joyful enjoyment of alcohol, and has even been credited by some with being the inventor of beer. Other say he learned the art of brewing from the gods, and still others say he simply was a man who could down epic amounts of beer. Regardless, he is famous in European folklore for typifying the merriment brought by the blessed brew.
3. St. Augustine – The Doctor of Grace is the patron saint of many things, not the least of which is those who practice the art of brewing. While it is unclear how he achieved this distinction, it is likely through his profound conversion in which he was transformed from a wild, drunken, and dissipated soul into a holy and temperate bishop.
4. St. Luke the Evangelist – Yes, this is St. Luke who wrote the Gospel of Luke. This holy man is the patron of everything from goldsmiths to lace makers to sculptors—and he is also another patron saint of brewers. If anyone can explain to me the connection between St. Luke and brewing, I will be much obliged!
5. St. Wenceslaus – Known for his heroic almsgiving and compassion for outcasts, St. Wenceslaus was venerated immediately upon his martyrdom in 935 A.D. You may have heard of this good king before due to his holy life being celebrated in song, but you probably didn't know he is also a patron saint of brewers.
Now I am on the look out for one of these metals !
love your creativity with the cedar grips
Nice work Joe. Dominick
Wow! Really cool. I love the medallions. I used one once on a rod handle, but nowhere near as well done as yours. I'd have to avoid the Saint thing, though and go with the Roman God of fertility, agriculture and wine; Bacchus.
Quote from: oldmanjoe on June 14, 2025, 04:19:00 PMQuote from: Brewcrafter on June 14, 2025, 12:33:05 AMBeautiful work. I approve up the butt cap. What medal is the metal inlay? St. Gambrinus? - john
At first I thought it was the Virgin Mary , but it is St Therese . I know of St Augustine ,but when I looked for St Gambrinus I found this fun fact.
Today, I want to share 5 holy men who have the distinction of being named patron saints of the noble art of brewing.
1. St. Arnulf of Metz – Perhaps the most famous of brewing patrons is St. Arnulf of Metz. St. Arnulf was a bishop and advisor to king Theudebert II of Austrasia. After his death at Remiremont Abbey, parishioners from his former diocese of Metz, who already venerated him as a saint, went to recover his body. The journey was during a particularly hot part of the year, and the travelers were ready to faint of thirst. One of the parishioners, by the name of Duc Notto, cried out, "By his powerful intercession the Blessed Arnold will bring us what we lack." Miraculously, their supply of beer was replenished and lasted until they returned home.
2. St. Gambrinus – First of all, St. Gambrinus is not really a saint. In fact, it's unclear whether he was a real person or simply a myth based on real personages. Nevertheless, St. Gambrinus embodies the joyful enjoyment of alcohol, and has even been credited by some with being the inventor of beer. Other say he learned the art of brewing from the gods, and still others say he simply was a man who could down epic amounts of beer. Regardless, he is famous in European folklore for typifying the merriment brought by the blessed brew.
3. St. Augustine – The Doctor of Grace is the patron saint of many things, not the least of which is those who practice the art of brewing. While it is unclear how he achieved this distinction, it is likely through his profound conversion in which he was transformed from a wild, drunken, and dissipated soul into a holy and temperate bishop.
4. St. Luke the Evangelist – Yes, this is St. Luke who wrote the Gospel of Luke. This holy man is the patron of everything from goldsmiths to lace makers to sculptors—and he is also another patron saint of brewers. If anyone can explain to me the connection between St. Luke and brewing, I will be much obliged!
5. St. Wenceslaus – Known for his heroic almsgiving and compassion for outcasts, St. Wenceslaus was venerated immediately upon his martyrdom in 935 A.D. You may have heard of this good king before due to his holy life being celebrated in song, but you probably didn't know he is also a patron saint of brewers.
Now I am on the look out for one of these metals !
Joe - Your notes are Spot On with most of my history schooling., and I loved reading your great summary. I have also found texts where St. Gambrinus was also referred to at the time as "Gambrinus the Thirsty". I will have to ask my sister about St. Luke since she is - Both WAAAAY smarter than me (and also waaaay older ;D ) and is also a VERY accomplished lace maker and lace historian. I tend to ignore her when she starts talking about lace making BUT when I watch her with her bobbins, and have also seen really good deckhands with a massive tangle, they are kind of doing the same thing, only in reverse. When you see 2 deckhands passing between them with 4 or 5 rods doing the "over/under/untangle" it is incredible to watch. and totally the reverse of lace making. Thanks Joe!
A butt and foregrip , that I am working on . Still looking for a nice stick .